Sandusky Man Muzzino Vaccaro Accused of Dog Trainer Scam
SANDUSKY, Ohio (WTVG) – A Sandusky man is in custody after allegedly scamming a victim out of $1,500, promising a puppy but never delivering. Muzzino Vaccaro, 28, was arrested on February 3 after turning himself in to Perkins Township Police. He faces a theft charge related to the fraudulent transaction.
Brandon Maxwell and Bethany Campbell Arrested in Bay County Scam
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Two suspects, Brandon Maxwell and Bethany Campbell, were arrested in connection to a fraudulent scheme targeting an elderly victim outside Florida. On February 3, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Criminal Investigation Division began working with the United States Postal Service (USPS) to investigate the scam.
Thomas Zuber and Ibrahim Akl Arrested in Federal Drug Bust
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Two men are facing federal drug charges after a major bust orchestrated by the FBI in December. Thomas Zuber of Lambertville, Michigan, and his associate Ibrahim Akl are accused of operating a large drug trafficking ring spanning multiple states.
David Hardcastle Charged in Bitwise Collapse Fraud Scheme
FRESNO, Calif. (WTVG) – David Hardcastle, 61, of Fresno, has been charged with six counts of fraud following the collapse of Bitwise, a tech company that went under in May 2023. The indictment comes less than two months after the founders and former co-CEOs of Bitwise, Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin Jr., were sentenced to prison.
Toledo Officer Jeremy Berndt Charged for Purchasing Marijuana
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – A Toledo Police officer is facing criminal charges after allegedly buying marijuana while in uniform and driving his Toledo Police vehicle. Officer Jeremy Berndt, 35, was charged with a misdemeanor count of Dereliction of Duty in Toledo Municipal Court. The charge was filed on January 23.
Hosiah Chisango Acquitted in US$9 Million Fraud Case, Sparking Outrage
HARARE, Zimbabwe – The recent acquittal of Harare Town Clerk Hosiah Chisango in a high-profile US$9 million fraud case has led to widespread criticism. The decision, which followed the dropping of charges against Chisango and several other local officials, has raised concerns about the effectiveness of Zimbabwe’s anti-corruption efforts.
Rolando Garcia Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle
NORTH HAVEN, CT (WFSB) – A man from Holyoke, Massachusetts, was arrested on multiple charges following a high-speed chase on I-91 that ended with a collision and a police K9 apprehension.
Three Arrested in Walsall for Multiple Shop Thefts
WALSALL, UK — Three individuals have been arrested and charged for multiple shop thefts in Walsall. John Scully, Verneasher Perry, and Philip Ranford appeared at Walsall Magistrates Court for their first hearings in late January, each facing multiple counts of shoplifting.
Thai Police Raid Foreign-Operated Gambling Networks in Bangkok
BANGKOK — On Tuesday, Thai police successfully carried out major raids targeting foreign-operated online gambling networks in Bangkok, dismantling both Taiwanese and Chinese operations.
Rahiem Kyser and Khari Williams Arrested in Troy Drug Raid
In Troy, NY, on January 31, 2025, the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests following a search warrant executed as part of an ongoing investigation into drug distribution. The operation targeted cocaine and fentanyl trafficking in the Lansingburgh area.
Matthew Shaw Arrested on Drug Charges in Glasgow, KY
On February 2, 2025, 21-year-old Matthew Shaw was arrested in Glasgow, Kentucky, following a drug-related investigation involving a juvenile. The Glasgow Police Department responded to a complaint on West College Street, where Shaw voluntarily consented to a search of his residence.
Charles Moses Arrested for Meth and Marijuana Trafficking in SC
On Friday, 32-year-old Charles Moses from Darlington was arrested by the Florence County Sheriff’s Office after a traffic stop on Cashua Drive and Sumter Street in Florence. Moses was pulled over by the Violent Crime Task Force for a moving violation, and during the vehicle search, authorities discovered approximately 170 grams of methamphetamine, 160 grams of marijuana, and prescription pills suspected to be oxycodone.
Gail Yvonne Young Arrested for Grand Theft Over $200K in Florida
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Gail Yvonne Young, a 54-year-old woman from Altha, on charges of grand theft exceeding $100,000. Young, who worked as the bookkeeper for a local farm machinery business in Florida’s Panhandle, allegedly defrauded the company by paying herself over $202,700 in unauthorized payments.
Jacob Manuel Sentenced to 40 Years for DUI Manslaughter in Panama City
Jacob Hunter Manuel, 24, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading no contest to two counts of DUI manslaughter and one count of DUI with serious bodily injury. The charges stem from a fatal crash on May 10, 2022, in which Manuel’s reckless driving led to the deaths of Tallulah Montez Beaman Ellis and her daughter, Tammy R. Hughes, on John Pitts Road.
Gulf County Arrests Moore & Hattix for Vehicle Burglaries
The Gulf County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two individuals in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries in the St. Joe Beach area. Thomas Edward Moore, from Grimes, Iowa, and Damontae Naazir Hattix, from Macon, Georgia, are accused of entering over 30 unlocked vehicles early on the morning of December 4, 2024. The pair took two handguns and other valuables during their crime spree.
Three Arrested in Waterbury for Stealing Mercedes-Benz
Three individuals were arrested in Waterbury, Connecticut, following the discovery of a stolen Mercedes-Benz. On Thursday, police found the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 parked at 205 Union Street. The car was reported as stolen, leading to the arrests of 29-year-old Jose Torres from Meriden, 21-year-old Gabriela Rivera, and 21-year-old Lamontaye Perry, both from Waterbury. All three were charged with larceny of a motor vehicle.
Saratoga Springs Man Arrested for Burglary at Ballston Apartment Complex
A Saratoga Springs man has been arrested and charged with burglary following an incident at the Enclave 50 apartment complex in Ballston. On December 21, 2024, at 3:59 p.m., the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary call, which led to the arrest of 42-year-old Brian J. Richmond.
Schenectady Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking, Faces 15 Years in Prison
A Schenectady man faces at least 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple drug trafficking charges. James Alvin Boone, 30, appeared in U.S. District Court on Thursday, where he admitted to possessing fentanyl and cocaine with intent to distribute, distributing fentanyl, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking operations.
Five Arrested for Retail Theft, Drug Offenses in Enfield, CT
Five people from Connecticut and Massachusetts have been arrested for retail theft across multiple stores in Enfield. The Enfield Police Department, in partnership with Connecticut State Police and a K-9 unit, launched an operation to combat retail theft, working closely with loss prevention teams from several local stores.
Two Women Arrested in Albany Drug Bust Involving Cocaine and Fentanyl
Albany, NY (WRGB) — Two women were arrested Tuesday following a search warrant execution in Albany where authorities seized cocaine and fentanyl.
Daion Morris Arrested for Wire Fraud and Identity Theft in Albany
Albany, NY — Daion Morris, a 32-year-old resident of Troy, New York, was arraigned today on charges of wire fraud and identity theft in connection with a pandemic-related scheme.
Two Men Charged in New York Theft Ring Linked to Joe Burrow Burglary
Brooklyn, NY — Two men have been charged in a federal court in Brooklyn for allegedly participating in a large transnational theft ring that purchased and resold stolen luxury items, including items linked to the December burglary of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home.
Property Manager Michael Curtis Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $500K Insurance Settlement
A property manager featured in an NBC6 investigation has been arrested on charges of grand theft and perjury. Michael Curtis, owner of BDM Property Management, is accused of stealing nearly half a million dollars in insurance settlement funds from homeowners at the Fairways of Sunrise.
Troutman Man Arrested After Stealing Patrol Car and Leading Deputies on Chase
A Troutman man was arrested on multiple felony charges after allegedly violating a pretrial release condition, stealing a patrol car, and leading law enforcement on a brief chase.
Jones County Teen Arrested After String of Car Break-ins
A 17-year-old from Jones County has been arrested in connection with a series of car break-ins and thefts of firearms. The Jones County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) began receiving reports of break-ins on Monday, January 27, near Sun Valley Drive. In one of the incidents, a handgun was reported stolen from a vehicle.
Tia Brewer Sentenced to 40 Years for Brutal Murder of Luis Guerrero
Tia Brewer, 22, of Wheaton, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for her role in the brutal murder of 18-year-old Luis Guerrero in West Chicago in 2018. Brewer was convicted on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated kidnapping, resulting in a sentence that has shocked the local community due to the extreme nature of the crime.
Russian and Uzbekistan Men Arrested for Voter Fraud in Florida
Dmitry Shushlebin, 45, a Russian citizen residing in Miami Beach, and Sanjar Jamilov, 33, an Uzbekistan citizen living in St. Petersburg, have been arrested for submitting 132 fraudulent voter registration applications to the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections. The men are charged with conspiracy to submit fake voter registrations and providing false information during the registration process.
NAHCON Officials Arrested in Abuja Over Alleged Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested four officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Abuja. The arrests took place on Tuesday at the NAHCON headquarters located at 991/992 Zakaria Maimalari Street, Central Business District, Abuja. The EFCC operatives arrived at 11 a.m. with a valid arrest warrant and left the premises with the spokesperson of the commission, Fatimah Usara, alongside three other officials.
Lamarca J. Benjamin Arrested in Connection with Gold Scam
Lamarca J. Benjamin, the CEO of AFREX Bridge Connections Ltd, has been arrested in connection with a sophisticated gold scam that defrauded two businessmen, a Romanian and a Swiss national, out of Sh15.5 million (USD 120,000). The arrest followed an investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), which revealed a complex scheme involving fake gold transactions.
Thai Woman Suspected of Killing Father in Fire; Denies Involvement
A 26-year-old Thai woman, Pui, is being investigated for allegedly burning her father, 73-year-old Boonliang Jansri, to death in a fire at a hut in Kalasin’s Khong Chai district on January 31, 2025. However, Pui denies the accusations, maintaining that she had no involvement in her father’s death.
Gang Arrested After Stealing Uzbek Tourist’s Bag in Patong
A group of thieves who stole the bag of an Uzbek tourist at Patong Beach early this morning didn’t manage to get far, as police tracked them down and arrested them in under an hour.
Aran Arrested for Heroin Smuggling in Kanchanaburi, Family Involved?
A man from Sangkhla Buri was arrested at a checkpoint on February 4 for attempting to smuggle heroin hidden in his pickup truck. The arrest took place at 3 p.m. in the Thong Pha Phum district of Kanchanaburi province, where police seized 15 bars of heroin, totaling 5 kilograms.
Thai Transwoman Saruta and Boyfriend Wissanu Arrested for Stealing 3 Million Baht Safe
A Thai transwoman and her boyfriend have been arrested for stealing a safe containing cash and valuable gold from a house in the Isaan province of Loei. The theft occurred on January 19, with the suspects identified as Saruta, a transwoman, and her boyfriend Wissanu.
Chicago Man Faces Theft Charges After $1M Worth of Stolen Shoes Found
A Chicago man, Erick Lujano Bautista, has been arrested and charged with theft after authorities discovered nearly $1 million worth of stolen Nike and New Balance shoes in a warehouse on the city’s West Side. The arrest occurred on Friday, when investigators executed a search warrant at a warehouse located in the 1500 block of South Western Avenue. The warehouse was being subleased by Lujano Bautista.
Jahirul Islam Bipul Arrested for Shahadat Murder in Dhaka
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested Jahirul Islam Bipul, the prime accused in the murder of Md Shahadat, a factory employee, in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area. Bipul was apprehended during a raid in Arshinagar, Keraniganj, last night, confirmed Assistant Police Super (ASP) and Assistant Director of Media, RAB, Khan Asif Tapu.
Angela Ann Garcia Arrested for Murder of Tuesday Perez in Riverside
A 49-year-old Riverside woman, Angela Ann Garcia, was arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal shooting at Villegas Park early Saturday morning.
Thomas Rooney Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer in Hempfield Township
A Massachusetts man, Thomas Rooney, has been arrested in Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania, after allegedly impersonating a Pittsburgh police officer and threatening a local woman. The incident, which occurred Friday morning, left the woman shaken, but thankfully, police arrived just in time to prevent further escalation.
Ex-New York Attorney Hyun W. Lee Sentenced for $6.5M Fraud Scheme
Hyun W. Lee, a disbarred attorney from New York, was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for wire fraud related to a scheme that defrauded his real estate clients and their counterparts. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York announced the sentence on Tuesday, revealing that Lee also faces financial penalties totaling over $6.5 million.
Tualatin Man Sentenced for $44M Tax Fraud Scheme
David Katz, a 48-year-old man from Tualatin, Oregon, was sentenced on Tuesday for conspiring to defraud the United States government and filing false currency transaction reports. Katz, who served as the compliance officer for Check Cash Pacific Inc., orchestrated a scheme that lasted from January 2014 to December 2017, resulting in substantial financial losses for the IRS.
Shakopee Woman Pleads Guilty in $250M Fraud Scheme Targeting Federal Child Nutrition Program
Mekfira Hussein, a Shakopee woman, has pleaded guilty to her role in a $250 million fraud scheme that exploited the Federal Child Nutrition Program (FCNP) during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota confirmed on January 3.
